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Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Guidance from NHL led to decision to play Devils

'"The doctors ultimately gave me the comfort (to resume practices) that based on the science and based on the contact tracing and exactly when positive cases had come out or close-contact cases had come out, that they were comfortable,” said Adams, who added that some players and staff are symptomatic. ”The original guidance was that we potentially could have practiced last … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Guidance from NHL led to decision to play Devils

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams only looking ahead and Sabres' challenges are daunting

'It looked like a practice, but it felt like training camp in September. You can't suddenly take a full team off the ice for more than a week and expect them to look very good. And remember now, because of this break, this is a team that has only played 10 games in the last 11 months. You're going to have to break out the Rust-Oleum again.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams only looking ahead and Sabres’ challenges are daunting

Buffalo News |

Sabres notes: Don Granato could move from behind the bench

'“Donny Granato or anyone else, to me, safety and caring about the people is extremely important – way more important than trying to figure out anything on the ice,” general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call Tuesday as the Sabres practiced inside KeyBank Center. “We have to look after our staff. We have to look after our players. We have to support them in every way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato could move from behind the bench

Olean Times Herald |

Opinion: Let Rasmus fly

'In Year 2 under new head coach Ralph Krueger, Dahlin's offensive game took a bit of a dip as the coaching staff looked to try and make him more of a reliable two-way defenseman in the NHL. Dahlin still managed to put up 40 points (4+36) in 59 games before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2019-20 season, but his play seemed to take more of a conservative approach under … [Read more...] about Opinion: Let Rasmus fly

WGR-AM |

"This is about us rallying together", Sabres return to practice after COVID shutdown

'"The spirit of the group is really strong right now and I sense a relief to be back in our building and to be able to go on the ice and practice, and I also sense an opportunity for this group to pull together," General Manager Kevyn Adams said. "We are in this together and we're gonna do everything as a staff, as a coaching staff, our support staff around the team, to give … [Read more...] about “This is about us rallying together”, Sabres return to practice after COVID shutdown

WKBW-TV |

Sabres return to practice for first time in more than a week

'“The spirit of the group is really strong right now and I sense a relief to be back in our building and to be able to go on the ice and practice and I also sense an opportunity for this group to pull together and to say this is challenging, this happened, it’s unfortunate, but we’re going to rally together,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice for first time in more than a week

WIVB-TV |

Buffalo Sabres return to practice; Head coach Ralph Krueger symptomatic

'"We're all making sure we're doing everything we can to keep each other safe. Ralph Krueger is being looked after and we want to start with that. If he's where we need him to be and he's able to get out of the protocols and be back than he will be and if he's not, the doctors are going to decide when and where that happens... we'll adjust."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres return to practice; Head coach Ralph Krueger symptomatic

WGRZ-TV |